SkyFerry

SkyFerry- By Kaphias for the 2010 X-Plane Car Ferry Competition

This aircraft tied for 2nd place in the Car Ferry competition. Put simply, it's very easy to fly. It has very docile handling characteristics and can carry an absurd amount of weight. Below is the "read me" file, which is included in the download:

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This aircraft uses two Europrop TP400-D6 engines, the same engines used on the upcoming Airbus A400M.

Data sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europrop_TP400

http://www.mtu.de/en/products_services/military_business/programs/tp400_d6/index.html

http://www.rolls-royce.com/defence/products/transporters/tp_400_d6.jsp

Engine start procedure:

On the right side of the panel, turn on the battery, avionics, and both generators, then the igniter and fuel switches for each engine.

Press and hold each start button for five seconds until startup, then turn on the Inverter as well.

Takeoff procedure:

Lower flaps one or two notches depending on runway length. Throttle engines to full power, rotate at 115-135kts depending on weight.

Retract gear, raise flaps as needed. Climb at no more than 1000 fpm.

There is a maximum takeoff weight of 100,000 pounds, though the aircraft will fly at up to 200,000 pounds.

Just don't expect to survive an engine-out, or any other situation, hence the 100,000 pound limit.

NOTE: This aircraft is unpressurized. Do not climb above 10,000 feet.

In a engine-out situation:

Use generous amounts of rudder, pray.

Landing procedure:

Slow to 110-125kts depending on weight, deploy flaps to full as needed.

Always keep some power to the engines, if you close the throttles the plane will drop.

Flare, close throttles for touchdown, engage full reverse thrust, add brakes as needed.

Disengage reversers, taxi off runway.

To remove cargo (cars):

Extend speedbrakes to open door, imagine cars rolling off the plane. Receive large payment from customer.

Buy yourself and co-pilot a beer, providing proceeding flight was last of the day.

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Enjoy!